Migraines can have debilitating effects on our activities of daily living. If you suffer from episodic migraines or know someone who does, you probably know the basic information (or you can find that info in ﻿our intro to migraines﻿ article). So what are some options? Recent research shows this therapy can help reduce the frequency of your migraine attacks: acupuncture!

Research into conservative management of this disorder has lead to an updated review by the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for the prevention of migraines with acupuncture. This 2016 review concludes adding a course of at least 6 acupuncture visits to symptomatic treatment can decrease the frequency of migraine episodes. Additionally the authors found the effects of acupuncture may be similarly effective as compared to treatment with prophylactic drugs.

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Dr. Judith McCann has been living in York Region for over 15 years. After going to Queen's University in Kingston for Kinesiology, and Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto to become a chiropractor, she decided to move back and open Haptic Health and Chiropractic in Newmarket. In February 2017, Haptic Health and Chiropractic moved 10 minutes up the road to Sharon in East Gwillimbury.

Sharon and the surrounding communities have a lot to offer. The nearby trails and conservation areas are perfect for runs, hikes, and walks. Additionally, Dr. McCann enjoys simplistic home workouts that use body weight, elastic bands, and weights. She believes that health and fitness does not have to result in an extravagant expense.​In the community, Dr. McCann has had the opportunity to be a part of the Wellness 360 Team at Southlake Regional Health Centre and a member of the York Harmony Chorus. Currently she is a member of the Newmarket Board Gamers Group and an active member at one of the local gyms.